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Homicide investigation launched, Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Lew Warner: A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Rotorua overnight. Just before 8:30pm, Police were...
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Commissioner congratulates NZ Bravery Award recipients 2025
Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says he is proud of the courage shown by five serving police staff recognised as recipients of the New Zealand Bravery Awards...
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Electronic card transactions: November 2025 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Electronic card transactions: November 2025 – information release 12 December 2025 The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based...
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Fatal Crash, Palmerston North
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash on Fitzherbert East Road, State Highway 56. The two-vehicle crash was reported to emergency services at around 12:30pm....
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New methane target set in Parliament
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today passed changes setting a new sensible biogenic methane target, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts say. The Climate...
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Drug testing starts in Wellington on Monday – here’s what you need to know
Source: New Zealand Police From Monday 15 December 2025, Police will be able to screen drivers for the presence of impairing drugs in the Wellington District – the first-time testing...
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Police disappointed with alcohol sales to minors, Auckland City
Source: New Zealand Police Auckland City Police are disappointed three liquor stores failed basic requirements, selling alcohol to minors during a recent operation. A joint Controlled Purchase Operation was carried...
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Crash, Southern Motorway, Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash which has blocked northbound lanes on the Dunedin Southern Motorway. The crash involves a logging truck and car. It...
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Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency received calls to 22 incidents during today’s strike
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 22 incidents between 12pm – 1pm today, Friday 12 December, the time of the most recent strike...
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IHC settlement a commitment to all students reaching their potential
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has settled an historic Human Rights Review Tribunal claim taken by IHC in 2012 which alleged the Government at the time breached the Bill...
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Anonymous tip leads Police to alleged meth supplier
Source: New Zealand Police A confidential tip-offs from the Whangamatā community has helped Police disrupt the supply of methamphetamine into town. Police are praising the public for taking a stand...
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Govt abandons NZ’s climate credibility with shameful methane bill – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace “Utterly shameful”. That’s Greenpeace Aotearoa’s response to the Government’s new methane targets following the first reading of the Climate Change Response Act (2050 Target and Other Matters) Amendment Bill...
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ASB Classic Auction for Youthline returns, serving up exclusive prizes and experiences
Source: ASB Calling all generous Kiwi, the pre-tournament ASB Classic Auction for Youthline is back, and every bid will help make a difference for young people across Aotearoa. This year’s...
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Employment – Pitiful minimum wage increase adds insult to injury for workers robbed of pay equity – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s 45 cent minimum wage increase is an insult to thousands of workers already struggling to make ends meet, many of them women in care and support roles,...
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Transport – Fernhill Bridge strengthening a huge win for freight
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is welcoming an announcement from the Transport Minister confirming SH50’s Fernhill Bridge will be strengthened. The...
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Serious crash: Fitzherbert East Road, SH57
Source: New Zealand Police One person is in a serious condition following a two-vehicle crash on Fitzherbert East Road, east of Palmerston North. Police were called to the scene about...
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Rural communities supported by 32 new vets
Source: New Zealand Government Thirty-two graduate veterinarians will begin their careers in rural New Zealand through the Government’s Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians (VBS), Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate...
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Minimum wage increase balances business and worker needs
Source: New Zealand Government The adult minimum wage rate will increase by 2 per cent to $23.95 an hour from 1 April 2026, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today. This increase reflects the Government’s...
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Deep drains, safer slopes: SH2 Otoko Hill Cyclone Gabrielle repairs complete
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Deep into a hillside north of Gisborne, nearly 3 kilometres of new underground drains are reshaping the way water moves through one of Tairāwhiti’s most...
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Santa’s helpers down tools: Northland roadworks pause
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With plans afoot for the Christmas and New Year break, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is pausing state highway works across Northland to help...
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New speed limits to keep kids safer at Southland schools
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) to slow traffic outside Southland schools are set to take effect from the start of the new school year, and...
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State Highway 1 Transmission Gully resurfacing and repairs – next steps
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZTA/Waka Kotahi is outlining plans for ongoing drainage and resurfacing work for State Highway Transmission Gully/Te Aranui o Te Rangihaeata this summer. December works Mark...
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Police increases presence in Napier this weekend
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Hawke’s Bay Area Commander Inspector Lincoln Sycamore: Police will have a visible presence in and around Napier on Saturday 13 December,...
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Shellfish biotoxin warning for eastern Bay of Plenty region
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the eastern Bay of Plenty region due to...
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Māori Years of Life Lost: Estimates from the Global Burden of Disease Study, 2021
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 12 December 2025 This report presents findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, focusing on the years of life lost...
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Government boosts Kiwi space ventures
Source: New Zealand Government Space Minister Judith Collins today launched a $1.8 million pilot programme through which Kiwi space companies can develop their technologies, that could ultimately form part of...
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Pair arrested following kidnapping and robbery
Source: New Zealand Police Two people are facing serious charges following an incident in Wesley last night. The victim had arranged via Facebook marketplace to purchase a vehicle and meet...